Caramelized Scallops Recipe

Name: Caramelized Scallops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided; 5 teaspoons water, divided; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Cooking spray; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 large sea scallops (about 12 ounces); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint; 2 lime wedges

Servings: persons

3 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
5 teaspoons water, divided
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 large sea scallops (about 12 ounces)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
2 lime wedges

1
Combine 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon water, fish sauce, and next 4 ingredients (through red pepper) in a small bowl.
2
Combine remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons water in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking 2 minutes or until golden (do not stir). Remove from heat; carefully add fish sauce mixture, stirring constantly. Keep warm.
3
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle black pepper over scallops; add scallops to pan. Cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Add sauce; toss well. Sprinkle with mint. Serve with lime.
4
Wide rice noodles and sugar snap peas: Steam 6 ounces sugar snap peas 2 minutes or until crisp-tender; place in bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil to peas; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided, 5 teaspoons water, divided, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Scallops falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caramelized Scallops

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